About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 47
Data Privacy Day highlights urgency for data control in ANZ
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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encryption
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As Data Privacy Day approaches, a new survey reveals 70% of Australians feel powerless over their data, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced data protection.
DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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gaming
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.
Planday: How AI & tech will change hospitality by 2025
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.
TV & video streaming emissions double airline industry
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The TV and video streaming industry is now responsible for 4% of global emissions, with 1.75 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent produced annually, a report reveals.
Drone GIS mapping market grows with tech advancements
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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agricultural technology
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construction
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geographic information system
The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.
THE ICONIC partners with Google AI to transform shopping
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
THE ICONIC is teaming up with Google Cloud to revolutionise its online shopping, introducing advanced AI features for a more personalised customer experience.
Guardz unveils new plan for enhanced cybersecurity services
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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socs
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edr
Guardz has launched its Ultimate Plan to transform cybersecurity for Managed Service Providers, integrating AI-driven detection with SentinelOne's technology.
Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ecm
The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.
Offline coupons drive higher engagement over online ones
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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marketing
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fujifilm
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online marketing
A study led by Japanese academics reveals that offline coupons significantly outperform online ones in driving consumer engagement and redemption rates.
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
SmartBear wins 2025 IoT award for enterprise solution
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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iot
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visibility
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automation
SmartBear has triumphed with the 2025 IoT Innovation Award for Enterprise Solution of the Year, marking its fifth successive win for the API Hub.
HighPoint unveils engineering services for tech sectors
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edge computing
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casb
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cloud services
HighPoint Technologies has unveiled its new Engineering Services, offering tailored solutions for NVMe, SAS/SATA, and USB storage interfaces to enhance product development.
Palo Alto unveils quantum random number generation API
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Palo Alto Networks has unveiled a new Open API for quantum random number generation, partnering with Quantinuum to bolster cybersecurity as quantum tech evolves.
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
AI reshapes cybersecurity, drives 2025 hyper-automation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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biometrics
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mfa
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iot
The 2024 surge in AI-driven cybersecurity has transformed threat detection, but emerging AI-led attacks pose new risks as firms brace for 2025 advancements.
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce technology
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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recruitment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising eCommerce and smart analytics.
Global PWA market set to grow from USD $3.53bn to $21.44bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
The global progressive web app market is poised to surge dramatically, growing from USD $3.53 billion in 2024 to USD $21.44 billion by 2033.
Hexaware collaborates with AWS to boost cloud adoption
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.